Technology Drive & Ada Recycled Water Pipeline Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2025070581
Public Agency
Irvine Ranch Water District
Document Title
Technology Drive & Ada Recycled Water Pipeline Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/15/2025
Document Description
The project involves the removal and replacement of a 6-inch recycled water pipeline and associated appurtenances, including meter boxes, service laterals, and valves. Upon completion of construction, curbs, gutters, pavement, and landscaping would be restored. The purpose of the project is to replace the existing pipeline which is experiencing leaks and has reached the end of its useful life.
Contact Information
Name
Emily Le
Agency Name
Irvine Ranch Water District
Job Title
Environmental Compliance Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Irvine
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
See Other Location Info
Zip
92618
State Highways
I-5, I-405
Railways
Metrolink/Pacific Surfliner
Schools
LePort Montessori Irvine Spectrum, Solis Park School
Waterways
San Diego Creek
Other Location Info
Cross Streets: Technology Drive between Alton Parkway on West and Alton Parkway on East and Ada between Alton Parkway and Barranca Parkway
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) because the action involves the maintenance and minor alteration of existing public infrastructure, involving no expansion of existing or former use. Class 1 exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use, such as existing facilities of publicly owned utilities used to provide public utility services. In addition, pursuant to Section 15300.2 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, none of the exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption under CEQA are applicable.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2, CEQA Guidelines Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the action involves the relocation and replacement of existing recycled water pipelines where the new structures will be located on the same site as the structures replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structures replaced. Class 2 exempts the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced, including replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity. In addition, pursuant to Section 15300.2 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, none of the exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption under CEQA are applicable.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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